Nothing against TNT's Kenny Smith, but NBA players aren't lining up to join him on vacation. Every spring, Smith breaks out the rod and reel and his sign reading: Gone Fishin'.

Tim Duncan and the defending champion Spurs are the latest to pack their sunscreen and lures, joining Smith and the Bucks, Bulls, Grizzlies and Nuggets, among other NBA types and celebrities for this year's trip.

Every time a team gets eliminated from the Playoffs, a few more invites are sent for the "Gone Fishin'" trip. See who's on vacation this year after stumbling in the 2006 NBA Playoffs and who's joined Kenny on past trips.

From swordfish to desperate housewives, Tony Parker knows how to reel 'em in.

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LeBron's form looks more Drew Carey-esque than MVP-like now that it's the offseason.

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Clips' Kaman and Cassell join Billy Crystal in showing off their catches.

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Cheney and Dubya go fishin' with Kenny and the Wiz's Gilbert Arenas.

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You know what they say about big stars ... little fish.

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Kobe's haul is nearly as impressive as his 81-point outburst.

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It's Happy Days for Michael Redd, Andrew Bogut and Co.

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Oprah came along last year. This year the Bulls invited Harry Caray and Ferris Bueller.

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Gasol had to let out a little aggression after being eliminated.

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Mike Miller, Jerry West and Mike Fratello went angling with Kenny, too.

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Josh Childress shows off his big offseason catch.

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Isiah skippers a little ship in the Big Apple.

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Carmelo shows his big catch on Kenny's trip.

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Jermaine O'Neal, Stephen Jackson, Anthony Johnson and Larry Legend won't have to tell tall tales about the one that got away.

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Yao and T-Mac teamed up to help Kenny haul in the catch of the day.

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K.G. joins Kenny's summer fun.

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